Want to adopt but not sure you're suitable? 7 myths about adoption busted

It is National Adoption Week (Monday, October 17 to Sunday, October 23), which informs people about the process and what it is like to adopt.
Every child deserves a loving family and if you are thinking of looking into it but aren't sure if you are eligible we have broken down the myths of adoption.
The adoption process takes too long You can become approved as an adopter within six months and after your approval you can have a child placed with you as soon as three months after.
Social workers and an adoption agency will decide whether you are suitable for the process.
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